Skoda Kushaq review, road test

Does this Creta-rival have what it takes to grab a sizeable share of the midsize SUV pie? We find out.

Published on Oct 03, 2021 09:00:00 AM

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Tech Specs
EnginePetrolPetrol AT
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolPetrol
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type3 cyl, turbo-petrol/ 4 cyl, turbo-petrol3 cyl, turbo-petrol/ 4 cyl, turbo-petrol
Cubic Capacity (cc)999cc/ 1498cc999cc/ 1498cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)74.5/76.4, 74.5/85.9mm74.5/76.4, 74.5/85.9mm
Compression Ratio10.5:1, 10.5:110.5:1, 10.5:1
Max Power (hp @ rpm)115hp at 5000-5500rpm / 150hp at 5000-6000rpm115hp at 5000-5500rpm / 150hp at 5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)178Nm at 1750-4500rpm / 250Nm at 1500-3500rpm178Nm at 1750-4500rpm / 250Nm at 1500-3500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)93.12/115hp per tonne.8390.91/114.94 hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)144.12/193.05Nm per tonne140.71/191.57 Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)115.11/100.13 hp per litre115.11/100.13 hp per litre
TransmissionPetrolPetrol AT
Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManualTorque converter auto/ dual-clutch auto
No of Gears6-speed6-speed/7-speed
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.77/7.307 / 3.75/8.1464.46/7.706 / 3.5/7.142
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.95/14.127 / 2.1/14.5472.51/13.693 / 2.09/11.960
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.28/21.522 / 1.36/22.4631.56/22.032 / 1.34/18.655
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.97/28.401 / 1.03/29.6601.14/30.150 / 0.93/26.879
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.78/35.319 / 0.81/37.7150.85/40.436 / 0.97/36.053
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.64/43.045 / 0.65/46.9990.67/51.300 / 0.78/44.836
7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpmNA / NANA / 0.65/53.803
BrakingPetrolPetrol AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)25.35m, 2.47s25.35m, 2.47s
EfficiencyPetrolPetrol AT
City (kpl)11.8/11.5kpl8.5/8.9kpl
Highway (kpl)14.3/16.5kpl12.4/15.4kpl
Tank size (lts)50 litres50 litres
AccelerationPetrolPetrol AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.62/0.61 sec0.45/0.69 sec
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.67/1.53 sec1.08/1.47 sec
0 - 30 kph (sec)2.35/2.13 sec1.80/2.14 sec
0 - 40 kph (sec)3.07/2.72 sec2.59/2.78 sec
0 - 50 kph (sec)4.21/3.39 sec3.69/3.66 sec
0 - 60 kph (sec)5.29/4.51 sec5.06/4.55 sec
0 - 70 kph (sec)6.50/5.52 sec6.49/5.50 sec
0 - 80 kph (sec)7.83/6.52 sec8.23/6.86 sec
0 - 90 kph (sec)9.83/7.68 sec10.84/8.17 sec
0 - 100 kph (sec)11.47/9.57 sec13.16/9.54 sec
0 - 110 kph (sec)13.47/11.12 sec15.54/11.15 sec
0 - 120 kph (sec)15.93/12.89 sec18.40/13.26 sec
0 - 130 kph (sec)18.70/14.85 sec21.97/15.49 sec
0 - 140 kph (sec)23.06/- sec26.48/18.09 sec
1/4 mile (sec)17.83/16.46 sec18.08/16.72 sec
20-80kph (sec)10.41/9.45 sec6.36/5.66 sec
40-100kph (sec)14.39/10.65 sec8.28/6.75 sec
Max speeds in gearPetrolPetrol AT
1st (kph @rpm)48kph 6600rpm / 53kph 6500rpm46kph 6000rpm / 49kph 6400rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)92kph 6500rpm / 96kph 6600rpm87kph 6300rpm / 80kph 6400rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)140kph 6500rpm / 148kph 6600rpm140kph 6300rpm / 120kph 6400rpm
4th (kph @rpm)173kph 6000rpm / 178kph 6000rpm152kph 5000rpm / 174kph 6500rpm
5th (kph @rpm)177kph 5000rpm / 190kph 5000rpm168kph 4100rpm / 184kph 5000rpm
6th (kph @rpm)177kph 4100rpm / 190kph 4000rpm168kph 3200rpm / 190kph 4200rpm
7th (kph @rpm)--/190kph 3500rpm
BodyPetrolPetrol AT
ConstructionFive-door monocoque SUVFive-door monocoque SUV
Weight (kg)1235/1295kg1265/1305kg
Front Tyre205/55 R17205/55 R17
Rear Tyre205/55 R17205/55 R17
Spare Tyre205/60 R16205/60 R16
SuspensionPetrolPetrol AT
FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, stabiliser barIndependent, MacPherson struts with coil springs,
RearNon-independent, twist beam axle with coil springsNon-independent, twist beam axle with coil springs
SteeringPetrolPetrol AT
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectric
BrakesPetrolPetrol AT
FrontDiscDisc
RearDrumDrum
DimensionsPetrolPetrol AT
Length4225mm4225mm
Width (mm)1760mm1760mm
Height1612mm1612mm
Wheel base2651mm2651mm
Front Track (mm)1531mm1531mm
Rear Track (mm)1516mm1516mm
Ground Clearance (mm)188mm (unladen)188mm (unladen)
Boot Capacity (Lts)385 litres385 litres

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